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Hessen Haus

German$$

Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-10pm

  • 101 SW 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
  • (515) 288-2520
  • Last verified: August 2026
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German food at Hessen Haus in Des Moines

Menu

Starters

  • Bavarian Nachos$14

    Tortilla chips, chopped brats, cheeses, bier cheese sauce, banana peppers and pico de gallo

  • Armadillo Eggs$14

    Chicken tenders stuffed with Pepper Jack and jalapeno, wrapped in bacon and fried

  • Giant Bavarian Pretzel$15

    Large pretzel with Haus mustard or bier cheese sauce

  • Hessen Starter Combo$17

    Pretzel sticks, Rouladen rolls, sauerkraut balls and cheese curds

German Specialties

  • Sauerbraten$20

    Marinated beef slow roasted and served over a potato pancake with gravy and carrots

  • Rouladen$19

    Beef rolled with bacon, mustard, pickles and onions

  • Schweinshaxe$20

    Pork shank with sauerkraut and German potato salad

  • Bavarian Stroganoff$16

    Spaetzle with sour cream sauce, mushrooms, onions and choice of protein

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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